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RFC 12: Knockout PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Basil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeRoy Basil will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeRoy Basil!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Basil is keeping the position.
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Basil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
Basil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Basil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Basil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to pass into half guard but Basil pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Basil is in guard.
Bronson is pulling down on Basil's head. It's preventing any offense from Basil, at least for the moment.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Basil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basil postures up.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Basil from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Basil keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson really is a fat lump.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Basil circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson clinches up with Basil and pushes him back against the cage.
Basil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Basil is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Basil is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.
Basil stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Basil is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Basil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Basil is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Basil avoids the attempt from Bronson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Basil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bronson is on top in guard.
Basil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but LeRoy Basil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bronson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Basil quickly recovers to half guard.
Basil tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bronson manages to move to mount!
Bronson misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Bronson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Basil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bronson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Basil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basil is pressing down on Bronson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bronson pushes down on Basil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronson trying to work for an americana but Basil has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Basil working a defensive guard but Bronson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bronson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Basil to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basil!
Basil stops Bronson from passing to mount.
Basil tries to improve position but can't.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basil can do to turn this around?
Basil is not content to let Bronson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Basil is having none of it.
Randy Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Basil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronson is working away from the top position though.
Basil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Basil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson shoots in and gets a takedown into Basil's guard.
Bronson trying to control but Basil is working from the bottom.
Basil has an active guard here but Bronson has managed to pass into half guard.
Basil is refusing to be controlled, as Bronson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basil is trying to control but Bronson passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bronson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bronson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Basil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Basil is trying to get back to half guard.
Bronson wants to control but Basil is keeping him busy.
Bronson working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bronson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Basil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bronson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson advances to half guard.
Basil is trying to control but can't.
Basil tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but Basil defending well.
Basil gets full guard.
Basil lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Basil trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Basil back into the cage.
Basil is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bronson can't fight it off and eventually Basil manages to take the fight to the floor. Bronson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bronson controls Basil momentarily but Basil frees himself.
Basil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to keep Basil in close.
Bronson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Basil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bronson dives on top into guard.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Basil.
Bronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Basil's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basil wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronson trying to control but Basil is working from the bottom.
Basil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronson defends well.
Basil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Basil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Basil's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Bronson.
Well Bronson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randy Bronson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Boo Log (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Boo Log could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodney Ironstone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jin Boo Log!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironstone managing to block the knees to the body from Boo Log.
Boo Log has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ironstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ironstone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironstone has had enough of the clinch but Boo Log keeps him there for the moment.
Boo Log changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ironstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ironstone throws a series of punches but Boo Log avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironstone tries to clinch but Boo Log moves out of range.
Ironstone closes the distance and clinches.
Ironstone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boo Log is pushing Ironstone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone is trying to break the clinch but Boo Log has him pressed against the cage.
Boo Log has Ironstone pushed against the cage.
Ironstone misses with the head strike.
Boo Log is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ironstone is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Boo Log. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ironstone.
Ironstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jin Boo Log has been cut.
Rodney Ironstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boo Log paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boo Log.
Boo Log is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironstone. Boo Log does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boo Log has been working on his balance at Reflection Of Perfection MMA ($50), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ironstone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo Log looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ironstone is fending him off so far but Boo Log persists. Nope, Ironstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Boo Log moves out of range as Ironstone throws a body kick.
Boo Log has Ironstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironstone is trying to force a seperation but Boo Log has the dominant position.
Ironstone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ironstone can't get the takedown.
Boo Log's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironstone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boo Log is able to avoid easily.
Boo Log shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Boo Log swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironstone thows a leg kick but Boo Log checks it
and Boo Log counters with a head kick.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Ironstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Boo Log blocks the low kick.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Ironstone is looking to land body kicks.
Boo Log throws a front kick aimed at Ironstone's knee but Ironstone avoids it well.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Boo Log swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Ironstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boo Log shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironstone tries to sprawl out of it but Boo Log keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boo Log avoids the head kick by Ironstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone tries to clinch up but Boo Log circles away and keeps his distance.
Ironstone tries to clinch there but Boo Log circles away.
Ironstone throws a nice looking combination but Boo Log bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ironstone clinches up against the cage.
Boo Log is pressed up against the cage. Ironstone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boo Log down to the mat. Boo Log avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ironstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Boo Log circles away.
Boo Log takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo Log tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironstone swivels and escapes.
Ironstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Boo Log circles away.
Ironstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ironstone. No joy for Boo Log on that attempt.
Ironstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ironstone wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ironstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Boo Log's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ironstone misses with a head kick.
Ironstone jabs at Boo Log's body.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boo Log paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironstone connects with a body shot that sends Boo Log's belly button to the back.
Ironstone wants to clinch.
Ironstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo Log on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ironstone misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironstone seems to be stalking Boo Log here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Boo Log drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodney Ironstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alexis Masters has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexis Masters seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexis Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thane cracks a nice hook into Masters's ribs.
We've been informed that Thane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thane to score with a decent uppercut.
Thane throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Thane bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Masters! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Masters is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thane controls the pace.
Oh Masters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thane gets to his feet and stands over Masters, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Masters felt that one! Thane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Masters from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Thane!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Thane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicolo Avecilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kula Modrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicolo Avecilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kula Modrich!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avecilla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick from Avecilla lands but Modrich takes it in his stride.
Avecilla lands a head kick!
Nicolo Avecilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modrich throws a combination. Avecilla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Avecilla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avecilla is rocked!
Avecilla forces Modrich back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Avecilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avecilla.
Avecilla seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avecilla breaks the clinch.
Avecilla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Avecilla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Modrich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avecilla.
Modrich throws a shot from downtown. Avecilla moves away and avoids it.
Avecilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modrich, pushing him back against the cage.
Modrich is trying to push Avecilla away but Avecilla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avecilla scores with a knee to the head.
Avecilla with a knee to the head.
Avecilla manages to break the clinch.
Avecilla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Avecilla instigates a clinch.
Avecilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Modrich backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avecilla connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avecilla as Modrich tries to tie him up.
Avecilla lands an elbow inside that Modrich shrugs off.
Modrich tries to break the clinch but Avecilla is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avecilla obliges.
Avecilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Modrich tries to score a body lock takedown but Avecilla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Modrich trying to control the position but instead, Avecilla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Modrich into the cage.
Avecilla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avecilla scores with a knee to the head.
Avecilla creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Modrich's defenses.
A knee to the head by Avecilla.
Avecilla connects with a knee to the head.
Avecilla lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avecilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avecilla feints and as Modrich raises his hands in defense, Avecilla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Avecilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modrich is keeping the position for now.
Avecilla throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modrich controls Avecilla momentarily but Avecilla frees himself.
Modrich has control of Avecilla's left arm, preventing Avecilla from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modrich trying to control the position.
Avecilla wants to control from the top but Modrich keeps moving.
Avecilla wants to pass the guard but Modrich is keeping the position.
Avecilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Modrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avecilla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Modrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modrich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Modrich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avecilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Modrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Avecilla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left and a right from Modrich both land. Nice combination.
Avecilla clinches up with Modrich and pushes him back against the cage.
Avecilla is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avecilla connects with a nasty looking knee right to Modrich's face.
Avecilla is breathing heavily.
Avecilla scores with a knee to the head.
Modrich is trying to pull guard but Avecilla has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avecilla lands an elbow inside.
Modrich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Modrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avecilla walks away with a smile on his face. Modrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicolo Avecilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kula Modrich.
Modrich throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avecilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Modrich.
Modrich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avecilla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avecilla pushes Modrich away with a front kick.
Avecilla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Avecilla.
Avecilla clinches.
Modrich takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avecilla.
Avecilla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avecilla breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avecilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modrich, pushing him back against the cage.
Modrich stalling in the clinch but Avecilla improves position.
A short uppercut from Avecilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolo Avecilla dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Avecilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avecilla slips a jab and a cross from Modrich.
Avecilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Avecilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Modrich can do to turn this around?
Avecilla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Avecilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avecilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Modrich backwards.
A knee to the head by Avecilla.
Avecilla avoiding damage as Modrich throws knees to the body.
Avecilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avecilla lands a knee to the body.
Modrich wants a takedown.
Avecilla connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avecilla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avecilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avecilla lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avecilla lands a shoulder strike.
Modrich tries to pull guard but Avecilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Modrich drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avecilla lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Avecilla.
Modrich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolo Avecilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kula Modrich.
Modrich is trying to break the clinch but Avecilla is controlling him.
Avecilla lands a body punch.
Avecilla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avecilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avecilla creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Modrich's defenses.
Avecilla lands a nice elbow.
Modrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nicolo Avecilla has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Avecilla landing knees to the head.
Avecilla lands a nice uppercut.
Avecilla lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avecilla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Modrich takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Modrich jumps guard but Avecilla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Modrich tries to pull guard but Avecilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Modrich trying to stall but Avecilla improves his position.
Modrich is trying to break the clinch but Avecilla is controlling him.
Avecilla lands a right hand.
Avecilla lands an uppercut.
Avecilla breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Modrich.
The fighters circling - Modrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avecilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modrich, pushing him back against the cage.
Avecilla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avecilla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Avecilla landing knees to the body.
Avecilla landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla lands with a right to the head.
Avecilla stops a takedown attempt from Modrich.
Modrich takes a shot to the head.
Avecilla lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avecilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Modrich lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Modrich. That snapped Avecilla's head back.
Kula Modrich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avecilla moves into range and clinches up with Modrich.
Avecilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Modrich backwards.
Avecilla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modrichs head.
Avecilla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avecilla working Modrich over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modrich takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Avecilla.
Avecilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla drops his hands momentarily and Modrich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Modrich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Modrich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avecilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Avecilla slams his shin into Modrich's torso.
Modrich misses with a straight right.
Modrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Avecilla should have avoided that one.
Modrich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avecilla takes the fight into the clinch.
Modrich can't break the clinch.
Modrich is trying to break the clinch but Avecilla has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avecilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Avecilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avecilla putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Modrich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolo Avecilla dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Avecilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Avecilla slips under a jab.
Modrich throws a looping overhand right but Avecilla ducks down to avoid it.
Avecilla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Avecilla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Modrich is looking to regain half guard here but Avecilla keeps moving and retains side control.
Modrich keeps trying to improve his position.
Avecilla working away.
Avecilla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Modrich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Avecilla lands a few punches from side control.
Avecilla is looking to take a break and control but Modrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avecilla tries to move to mount but Modrich blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avecilla wants to control but Modrich is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Avecilla are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modrich defending against the ground and pound.
Avecilla throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avecilla trying to control the action but Modrich is working from the bottom.
Avecilla working away.
Modrich tries to improve position but can't.
Avecilla scores with punches from side control.
Modrich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Modrich is looking to reverse the position.
Modrich wants to control but Avecilla postures up.
Avecilla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Modrich's legs.
Avecilla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avecilla working the ground and pound but Modrich is defending the strikes.
Avecilla is looking to take a break and control but Modrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Modrich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Modrich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Avecilla postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Avecilla has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Modrich!
Modrich tries to lock up and control but Avecilla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Avecilla landing strikes from the mount.
Avecilla thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Avecilla is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Modrich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Avecilla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Modrich is looking to escape.
Modrich is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avecilla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Modrich hang on?
Avecilla scoring with strikes but Modrich is staying in there.
Avecilla lands a big shot there that rocks Modrich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Avecilla landing strikes from the mount.
Avecilla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Modrich is looking to escape.
Modrich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Modrich wants to control but Avecilla is having none of it.
Modrich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Avecilla with good strikes from the mount here!
Avecilla landing shots from mount.
Avecilla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avecilla with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modrich working to try and regain half guard.
Avecilla wants to control the pace but Modrich is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avecilla looking to finish with strikes here!
Avecilla scoring with strikes but Modrich is staying in there.
Modrich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Avecilla landing strikes from the mount and Modrich is in trouble!
Modrich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Modrich is squirming around, avoiding Avecilla's attempts to control the action.
Modrich wants to hold on but Avecilla pushes him away.
Avecilla throws some wild stikes that Modrich manages to avoid easily.
Modrich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kula Modrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolo Avecilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avecilla with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolo Avecilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avecilla, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolo Avecilla!
Nicolo Avecilla made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm calling out David Presley. We got a date. Ready when you are, sweetheart!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cold Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Chill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Chill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cold Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Chill!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chill misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Roman Chill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Chill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gold can't keep his opponent in guard - Chill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold tries to kick Chill off but Chill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chill trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Chill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gold defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Gold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gold tries to get out of the position.
Gold is not content to let Chill control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold is trying to stand up here but Chill is controlling him well.
Gold pushes Chill off and gets back to his feet.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold stuffs the takedown.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chill moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Chill with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chill shoots in but no luck this time.
Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Chill.
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chill fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
Chill fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chill shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chill closes the distance and clinches.
Gold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chill looking to slow down the pace here.
Chill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gold walks away with a smile on his face. Chill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Gold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gold's guard.
Chill trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Chill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chill prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is wriggling around but Chill manages to pass to half guard.
Chill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Chill's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold is trying to stand.
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Chill's attempts to control the action.
Gold bucks Chill off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Chill ducks down to avoid it.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
Chill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chill off to one side.
Gold stuns Chill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a nice looking body shot.
Chill fails with a takedown attempt.
Chill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chill can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold cracks a nice hook into Chill's ribs.
Chill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chill blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Chill.
Chill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gold, pushing him back against the cage.
Gold lands a shot to the body.
Gold gets through Chill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chill prevents a body shot from Gold.
We've been informed that Chill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gold prevents the takedown attempt.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Chill controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chill prevents a body shot from Gold.
Gold tries to work over Chill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Gold.
Chill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Chill's ribcage. Chill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cold Gold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gold digs a good body shot into Chill's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Chill misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Gold.
Chill shoots in looking for a takedown but Gold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gold throws a right and a left that Chill avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chill fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Gold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chill doesn't seem phased though.
Cold Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cold Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Chill.
The fighters circling - Chill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold throws a right hand that Chill ducks under and follows up with a left that Chill also avoids with ease.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Chill backpedaling.
Gold scores with a body shot.
Chill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chill shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roman Chill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cold Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cold Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chill clinches with his opponent.
Chill trying to control the position but instead, Gold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chill into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chill tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chill has Gold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chill is trying to pull guard but Gold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Chill wants a takedown but no success here.
Chill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cold Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cold Gold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Knope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tel Britton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britton swings for the body but Knope moves out of range.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Britton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Britton slips a straight right by Knope.
Knope has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Britton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Britton misses with the combination.
Knope misses the shot to the body.
Knope staying out of range there.
Britton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Britton wants to get back to his feet but Knope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Britton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knope prevents Britton from getting back to his feet.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knope is looking to work some ground and pound but Britton has wrist control.
Knope won't allow Britton to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Britton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Britton scores with a body shot.
Knope wants to clinch.
Knope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Britton throws a hook but Knope blocks it.
Britton throws a right hand that Knope ducks under and follows up with a left that Knope also avoids with ease.
Knope misses with an uppercut.
Britton tries to bum rush Knope with a series of wild strikes but Knope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Britton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knope rushes Britton and presses him up against the cage.
Knope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Britton.
Knope lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Britton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knope throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Britton.
Britton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knope is looking for a takedown.
Britton is looking to break free of the clinch but Knope has double underhooks.
Britton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Britton blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britton tries to pull guard but Knope won't allow it.
Britton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knope just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tel Britton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope stalling in the clinch.
Knope misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
Knope lands a left hand.
Knope swings wildly with an uppercut but Britton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knope misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knope is stalling here.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Britton's elbow.
Knope throws a punch but it's blocked by Britton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knope.
Britton wants to get back to striking at distance but Knope won't allow it.
Knope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Britton managing to block the knees to the body from Knope.
Knope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Britton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Britton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Knope fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Britton.
Knope throws a head punch that misses.
Knope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton blocks an uppercut.
Knope swings wildly with an uppercut but Britton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britton tries to pull guard but Knope won't allow it.
Britton tries to pull guard but Knope won't allow it.
Knope misses with the head strike.
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Britton regains guard immediately.
Knope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knope chips away with some ground and pound.
Britton wants to stand up but Knope is controlling him.
Knope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knope throws an elbow that misses. Britton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knope's guard. Nice move by Britton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knope connects with a single shot there.
Britton slips a jab from Knope.
Britton fails to land with a series of punches.
Britton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knope manages to avoid it.
Knope misses with a few strikes there.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knope misses with a lunging right hand
and Britton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Knope finds it's way through Britton's defenses.
Knope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Britton taking a bit of punishment here - Knope scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope throws an elbow but Britton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knope working the body and head with strikes.
Britton is pushing Knope's head away, looking to escape. Knope manages to hold on to the position though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knope. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Britton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Britton is pushing Knope's head away, looking to escape. Knope manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knope in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knope with the ground and pound but Britton regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.
Knope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Britton defending well though.
Britton tries to kick Knope off but Knope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Britton is trying to escape back to his feet but Knope uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ben Knope has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Knope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knope working the ground and pound from side control.
Knope connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Britton some visible discomfort.
Knope misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Britton parries the strikes from Knope easily there. Knope is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Britton to escape.
Knope trying to control the position but Britton is working away.
Knope lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Britton down.
Knope in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knope tries to score with some ground and pound. Britton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Britton pushes Knope away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knope gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knope fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Britton pushes Knope away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knope gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knope landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope working the head with strikes.
Britton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knope scoring with punches and elbows.
Britton is rocked!
Knope is looking to take a break and control but Britton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Britton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knope fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.
Knope working the body and head with strikes.
Britton wants to get back to his feet but Knope drags him back down.
Check out the look on Knope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Britton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knope has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Britton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knope.
Knope in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Britton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Knope turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Knope!
Ben Knope is the new heavyweight champion!
Ben Knope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tel Britton had this to say: '...Next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich comes to the cage accompanied by KODEIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kodeinich.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Faber looks for a takedown but Kodeinich sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Kodeinich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kodeinich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faber shoots and misses
and Kodeinich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Faber is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kodeinich is defending well.
Kodeinich pulls guard.
Faber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kodeinich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kodeinich is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Kodeinich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Kodeinich from controlling successfully.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kodeinich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kodeinich postures up.
Kodeinich looking to sit in guard and control but Faber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kodeinich is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Kodeinich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber trying to control but Kodeinich is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws an elbow that misses. Kodeinich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faber's guard. Nice move by Kodeinich!
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Kodeinich defends easily.
Kodeinich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faber wants to control the action here but instead Kodeinich manages to pass to full mount!
Kodeinich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Faber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kodeinich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faber is looking to escape.
The referee warns Faber that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kodeinich raining down shots from the mount!
Kodeinich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kodeinich lands a heavy elbow.
Faber regains half guard.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Kodeinich wants to pass to mount but Faber is defending the position.
Faber is pressing down on Kodeinich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kodeinich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kodeinich's guard.
Faber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faber manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodeinich looking to pass the guard.
Kodeinich preventing the sweep.
Kodeinich lands a couple of elbows.
Faber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kodeinich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kodeinich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Faber controls Kodeinich momentarily but Kodeinich frees himself.
Kodeinich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kodeinich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that round.
That's time! Kodeinich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kodeinich sprawls well. Kodeinich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Faber swings widly with a right hand
and Kodeinich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich is struggling to control the position.
Faber's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Faber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faber is trying to force a seperation but Kodeinich has the dominant position.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Faber blocks it.
Faber tries to break the clinch but Kodeinich is controlling the position.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Kodeinich missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Faber can't break the clinch.
Faber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kodeinich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kodeinich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kodeinich presses Faber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kodeinich tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kodeinich to the ground. Kodeinich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kodeinich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodeinich defends it nicely.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Faber misses the jab.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Faber moves away
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Faber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kodeinich misses with a low kick.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Kodeinich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Kodeinich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Kodeinich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a hook but Kodeinich blocks it.
Kodeinich looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber misses with a straight right.
Kodeinich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kodeinich digs a good hook to Faber's body.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kodeinich but Kodeinich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kodeinich misses with a wild body shot.
Kodeinich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.
Kodeinich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faber checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Kodeinich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber wants to control from the top but Kodeinich keeps moving.
Kodeinich wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Faber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kodeinich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking for a triangle but Kodeinich pushes his legs off easily.
Kodeinich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kodeinich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kodeinich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kodeinich trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Faber working for submissions but it's allowed Kodeinich to get to half guard.
Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Kodeinich throws a good cross that connects.
Faber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodeinich slips a straight right by Faber.
Faber throws a leg kick
and Kodeinich counters by clinching up.
Kodeinich prevents the takedown attempt.
Faber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kodeinich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodeinich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodeinich tries to land knees in the clinch but Faber avoids the damage to the body.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Kodeinich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faber can't get the takedown.
Bariga Kodeinich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Kodeinich taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber managing to block the knees to the body from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands with a right to the head.
Kodeinich tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodeinich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kodeinich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faber wants to break free but Kodeinich has control.
Kodeinich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
Kodeinich stops a takedown attempt from Faber.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
Kodeinich pulls guard effortlessly.
Faber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Faber landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kodeinich manages to get to full guard.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kodeinich's head.
Faber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kodeinich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kodeinich is trying to keep Faber in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kodeinich is on top in guard.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faber is looking for a triangle but Kodeinich pushes his legs off easily.
Kodeinich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kodeinich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kodeinich chips away with some ground and pound.
Kodeinich distracts Faber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Faber is trying to control the position but Kodeinich postures up.
Faber keeping full guard, as Kodeinich tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kodeinich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
Bariga Kodeinich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodeinich throws a big elbow that misses.
Faber working for a triangle but Kodeinich defends it easily.
Kodeinich slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Kodeinich clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faber tries a low kick but Kodeinich avoids it.
Kodeinich swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Faber circles away.
Kodeinich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kodeinich wants it to stay on the feet.
Kodeinich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kodeinich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Kodeinich scores with a four punch combination!
A bone on bone clash there as Kodeinich blocks the leg kick.
Faber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodeinich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faber.
Kodeinich with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Faber walks into a straight right hand from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich scores with a body shot.
Faber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faber misses with a few strikes there.
Kodeinich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kodeinich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kodeinich leaves Faber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faber misses with a hook. Kodeinich ducked under it nicely.
Kodeinich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice jab there from Kodeinich.
Faber is rocked!
Kodeinich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kodeinich! Faber is out on his feet! Kodeinich rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Faber is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Faber is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bariga Kodeinich!
Bariga Kodeinich retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku's entrance music is Ides Of Light - Jucifer. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dōraku throws a right hand that misses
and Sullivan IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dōraku checks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Sullivan IV's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dōraku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sullivan IV scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Sullivan IV shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Dōraku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dōraku connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan IV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan IV scores with a push kick.
Sullivan IV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dōraku in his tracks.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan IV.
Dōraku throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dōraku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan IV.
Dōraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niten Dōraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dōraku connects with a single shot there.
Dōraku cracks Sullivan IV with a right hand to the side of the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan IV enables Dōraku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan IV manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dōraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sullivan IV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan IV is on top in guard.
Dōraku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullivan IV defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dōraku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan IV is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dōraku gets back to full guard.
Dōraku is working an open guard so Sullivan IV takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dōraku cracks Sullivan IV with an open hand slap.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dōraku, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan IV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dōraku can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Dōraku.
Sullivan IV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dōraku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan IV throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Sullivan IV.
Dōraku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dōraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku darts in trying to clinch
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Dōraku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sullivan IV blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses.
Dōraku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild combination.
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan IV ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sullivan IV slips a jab from Dōraku.
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
A good leg kick by Sullivan IV.
A jab from Sullivan IV misses.
A big left from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan IV thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dōraku throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Sullivan IV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dōraku.
A swing and a miss from Dōraku.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dōraku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku misses with a looping right.
Sullivan IV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dōraku.
Niten Dōraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Dōraku misses the jab.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Dōraku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku throws a hook but Sullivan IV avoids it easily.
Dōraku tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dōraku.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan IV, right into the meat.
Dōraku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dōraku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dōraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan IV can do to turn this around?
Sullivan IV gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dōraku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan IV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sullivan IV trying to keep a closed guard but Dōraku is proving a slippery customer.
Sullivan IV avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dōraku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan IV looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dōraku puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sullivan IV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dōraku is working for a kimura but Sullivan IV is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan IV's head.
Sullivan IV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan IV is trying to maintain the position but Dōraku is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan IV is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dōraku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dōraku's back!
Sullivan IV wants to control but Dōraku is keeping busy.
Dōraku breaks Sullivan IV's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sullivan IV keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Sullivan IV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV controlling Dōraku's posture.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan IV is retaining full guard.
Sullivan IV has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sullivan IV wants to get back to his feet but Dōraku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dōraku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sullivan IV tries to roll over but Dōraku keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dōraku checks it well.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sullivan IV. That's going to slow Dōraku down.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
Good work by Dōraku as he checks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dōraku swings for the body but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Dōraku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan IV thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan IV lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to the head.
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Dōraku connects with a single shot there.
Sullivan IV defending well as Dōraku loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan IV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dōraku delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Dōraku moved away.
Dōraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Dōraku goes for a double leg but Sullivan IV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan IV continues to drive forward.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dōraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sullivan IV.
Dōraku wants to slow Sullivan IV down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV slips under a jab.
Dōraku is looking to land body kicks.
Dōraku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV misses with a combination
and Dōraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dōraku checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dōraku, right into the meat.
Dōraku moves forwards but Sullivan IV connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan IV.
Dōraku is looking to chop away at Sullivan IV's legs.
Dōraku walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan IV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Dōraku avoids it easily.
Dōraku walks into a straight right hand from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan IV throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dōraku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV tries to move into range but Dōraku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan IV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Dōraku moves away from the strike by Sullivan IV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan IV tries a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dōraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sullivan IV under the eye.
Dōraku thumps Sullivan IV with a low kick.
Sullivan IV missing with a left hand there. Dōraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dōraku throws a front kick that sends Sullivan IV stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John L Sullivan IV.
Well Dōraku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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